ITEC MAKEUP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is carnauba? - Correct Answers -A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate - Correct Answers -Contributes to the smoothness of the powder
and absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate - Correct Answers -aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof
qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate - Correct Answers -Use in cleansing products in creams and
lotions, contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide - Correct Answers -Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder) - Correct Answers -Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make
opaque, improve feel of product
Precipitated chalk - Correct Answers -Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/
perspiration
Carnauba - Correct Answers -A wax of vegetable origin, also called Brazil wax/ Palm
wax, is wax of the leaves of the palm, usually in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It
is Hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, it is an ingredient in
many cosmetics formulas to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow,
foundation...etc
Mica - Correct Answers -Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide - Correct Answers -gives coverage
It is contra-indicated to apply makeup over an allergic reaction. how would you
recognise an allergic reaction? - Correct Answers -The client would present with
urticaria
Which of the following statements is correct with rgard to blepharitis? - Correct Answers
-It is an inflammation of the eyelid
, A client has undergone a dermal filler treatment. How soon after can makeup be
applied? - Correct Answers -1 week following the treatment
What type of foundtaion would be most suitable to even out scarred or blemish skin? -
Correct Answers -Block of cake foundation
Nasolabial folds - Correct Answers -used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease to
diminish the lines
Effect of highligter above cheekbones - Correct Answers -to highligh and to emphasis
the cheek bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? - Correct Answers -Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be applied under? - Correct Answers -
Aslways clear white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl blemishes? - Correct Answers -
Salicyclic acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting titanuim dioxide added to
lipstick? - Correct Answers -To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? -
Correct Answers -Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - Correct Answers -With a
lighter foundation of hihglighter
How would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - Correct
Answers -With a darker foundation or shader
Which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipstickes change colour? - Correct
Answers -Blue tones
Where is lanolin extracted from? - Correct Answers -Sheep's wool
What is carnauba most commonly used in? - Correct Answers -Lipsticks
What is the main ingredient in an oil in water emulsion? - Correct Answers -Water
Which of the following has the effect of attracting water? - Correct Answers -A
humectant
What is the main ingredient in a water in oil emulsion? - Correct Answers -Oil
ANSWERS
What is carnauba? - Correct Answers -A wax of vegetable origin
Magnesium carbonate - Correct Answers -Contributes to the smoothness of the powder
and absorts perfume added
Magnesium Stearate - Correct Answers -aids the ability to cling and provides waterproof
qualities
Sodium lauryl sulphate - Correct Answers -Use in cleansing products in creams and
lotions, contributes foaming and lathering
Zinc oxide - Correct Answers -Absorb UV radiation, not absorb by skin
Talc/talcum (baby powder) - Correct Answers -Absorb moisture, prevent caking, make
opaque, improve feel of product
Precipitated chalk - Correct Answers -Increase opaqueness, absorbs sebum/
perspiration
Carnauba - Correct Answers -A wax of vegetable origin, also called Brazil wax/ Palm
wax, is wax of the leaves of the palm, usually in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It
is Hypoallergenic and emollient properties as well as its shine, it is an ingredient in
many cosmetics formulas to thicken lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow,
foundation...etc
Mica - Correct Answers -Natural flattering appearance
Titanium dioxide - Correct Answers -gives coverage
It is contra-indicated to apply makeup over an allergic reaction. how would you
recognise an allergic reaction? - Correct Answers -The client would present with
urticaria
Which of the following statements is correct with rgard to blepharitis? - Correct Answers
-It is an inflammation of the eyelid
, A client has undergone a dermal filler treatment. How soon after can makeup be
applied? - Correct Answers -1 week following the treatment
What type of foundtaion would be most suitable to even out scarred or blemish skin? -
Correct Answers -Block of cake foundation
Nasolabial folds - Correct Answers -used a lighter shade of foundation in the crease to
diminish the lines
Effect of highligter above cheekbones - Correct Answers -to highligh and to emphasis
the cheek bones
When shoudl frosted shages of lipsticks not be used? - Correct Answers -Dry lips
What type of light should an evening make up be applied under? - Correct Answers -
Aslways clear white light
Which ingredients is added to some concealers to hearl blemishes? - Correct Answers -
Salicyclic acid
Why are particles coated with light reflecting reflecting titanuim dioxide added to
lipstick? - Correct Answers -To give a frosted finish
Why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? -
Correct Answers -Because the make-up may appear uneven and patchy
How would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - Correct Answers -With a
lighter foundation of hihglighter
How would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - Correct
Answers -With a darker foundation or shader
Which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipstickes change colour? - Correct
Answers -Blue tones
Where is lanolin extracted from? - Correct Answers -Sheep's wool
What is carnauba most commonly used in? - Correct Answers -Lipsticks
What is the main ingredient in an oil in water emulsion? - Correct Answers -Water
Which of the following has the effect of attracting water? - Correct Answers -A
humectant
What is the main ingredient in a water in oil emulsion? - Correct Answers -Oil
